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Topic: Is there a test to measure how much Glutathione you are producing?

Tammy N.
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I'd really like to know.

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glm1111
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Tammy,

Google "ehow.com test for glutathione"

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seibertneurolyme
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The functional liver detox test from Genova Diagnostics (the old Great Smokies Lab). The test requires you to swallow 3 substances and measures both phase 1 and phase 2 liver detox pathways.

Aspirin, tylenol and caffeine pills are the 3 items I think. You submit saliva, urine and blood samples for the test.

Used to cost around $200. That was probably 8 years ago the last time hubby did the test.

Bea Seibert

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vitamink
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There is also the Methylation Pathways Panel from Health Diagnostics and Research Institute ($300). It measures glutathione and methylation function.

More info here:

http://forums.phoenixrising.me/index.php?threads/methylation-pathways-panel.4711/

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Tammy N.
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Thanks for the replies. Will look into.

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Keebler
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Also consider:

Dr. Kt has specifically advised to NEVER take acetaminophin since it blocks glutathione.

There have been several reports about it in the news over the years relating to liver damage, sometimes from even normal doses.

Just a couple recent articles:

http://vitals.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/11/22/8962056-tiny-overdoses-of-tylenol-can-add-up-to-deadly-damage

Tiny overdoses of Tylenol can add up to deadly damage

11-22-11

By Rachel Rettner (My Health News Daily)

Taking even slightly too much Tylenol over a period of several days can lead to an overdose with deadly consequences, a new study says. . . .

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http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/20/health/evidence-mounts-linking-acetaminophen-and-asthma.html?_r=1&src=me&ref=general

December 2011

Studies Suggest an Acetaminophen-Asthma Link

Excerpt:

. . . Even a single dose of acetaminophen can reduce the body�s levels of glutathione, a peptide that helps repair oxidative damage that can drive inflammation in the airways, researchers have found. . . .
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